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Re: Gordon or Mayo?

I want EJ in a Pacers uniform and I'm willing to give LAC Danny for him. He's going to be a top star and is already solid.

Since both names have been brought up I was interested to see who might prefer Mayo maybe because the price to get him is lower.

If Mayo had a season like he did last year this would be debatable but with EJ improving his numbers and Mayos numbers dipping quite a bit it isnt close.
Mayo could rebound next year but I dont think he can if he is still playing for the Grizz.

Re: Gordon or Mayo?

If Mayo had a season like he did last year this would be debatable but with EJ improving his numbers and Mayos numbers dipping quite a bit it isnt close.
Mayo could rebound next year but I dont think he can if he is still playing for the Grizz.

Mintues are simliar and so are a lot of the other stats like shot attempts. EJ shoots the ball better and aves more assits and a much better PER rating this season.

I'm debating EJ is the way better player, but as far as getting either guy, it'll probably take getting rid of Danny to get EJ and a lot less to get Mayo so I didn't know who'd be picky with who we give up to get him and would just rather give up a little to get Mayo.

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Re: Gordon or Mayo?

Right now it is easily EJ...25 PPG already, flat out scorer, good defense comes along with it as well. He'd easily be a fan favorite and he'd be even better here with the Pacers. Mayo is very underrated, though. In the right system, I could see him eventually becoming a big-time player in the league as he's one of those players that has just been "born ready" to play basketball, just like Lance, LeBron, Durant, and all of these other young guys that have been prodigies since even before high school. Right now I believe either guy would be great for the Pacers. I think Gordon would be the safer route as well as I don't really recall any attitude problems with him whereas we've heard of the few problems that Mayo's had in Memphis and in high school. I think he's finally starting to mature, though.

Re: Gordon or Mayo?

Off course all most everyone here wants Gordon. The problem is how much wil he cost? I don't see the clips trading him unless they are in way below .500 at the trade deadline next year. They have a young core and a ton of cap space for the 2012 off season. The would just match anything offer we put out to Gordon. I would love to have Gordon here, and I know anything is possible when you are talking about the Clippers, but our chances are vey slim at getting him.

Mayo might not be as good as Gordon, but he as far off as most of you think. He can create his own shot and his defense is not as bad as some of you think. I hope we go after Mayo this summer, because he is better than any of the free agent guards we could get.

Re: Gordon or Mayo?

Off course all most everyone here wants Gordon. The problem is how much wil he cost? I don't see the clips trading him unless they are in way below .500 at the trade deadline next year. They have a young core and a ton of cap space for the 2012 off season. The would just match anything offer we put out to Gordon. I would love to have Gordon here, and I know anything is possible when you are talking about the Clippers, but our chances are vey slim at getting him.

Mayo might not be as good as Gordon, but he as far off as most of you think. He can create his own shot and his defense is not as bad as some of you think. I hope we go after Mayo this summer, because he is better than any of the free agent guards we could get.

Yep, yep, yep. At the end of their careers Gordon will be considered the better player, but the gap will be smaller than it is right now as far as public perception goes. OJ Mayo can be had for cheap, and it will be a huge steal. Everyone knows how good Eric Gordon is and you will have to pay that price. We could have a great 3 man wing rotation of PG, Mayo and Granger whereas Gordon would cost PG or Granger and more.

Gordon had a much better season plus Gordon still has 10 great years left. That factors in on who you would take moving forward. It is pretty simple when Danny takes 18 shots per game he aved 24 pts. The most EJ has taken is 13 and aved 22 pts let him take 18 and he would ave more. EJ is more efficent he also plays better defense hints the reason why he played in the world championship in Turkey last year and Danny did not. Not to mention his handles are so much better than Dannys and is far more athletic.

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Re: Gordon or Mayo?

He'd definitely be a really good leader for us and he'd do well playing on the wing with Paul and hopefully get Nene at PF.

EJ is one of the most underrated players in the league. He's not just a shooter. He's scores at will, he gets to the hoop and makes a good amount of clutch shots like you'd expect a guy like Wade to make. Despite his height, he's a really good defender too. You can put him on opposing 2s or PGs and he does well.

I went back recently to watch a game where he scored 36 points (season high) against Minnesota and I was very impressed with how high his bball IQ is based on his decision making and the shots he made.

OK, this I am curious about. We all know how skilled Gordon is, but what have you seen out of him (You may have watched him much more in the NBA than I have. I mainly saw him in college.) that shouts out "leader"?